Ships of Pavel Nikitin

Ships of Pavel Nikitin is a Ukrainian wooden ship model kit manufacturer based in Kyiv, founded by modeler Pavel Nikitin. It was introduced to the hobby community as a sponsor of the Model Ship World forum in late 2022, described at the time as a new Ukrainian company with a small but growing number of original kit designs featuring notable building innovations. The company specializes in historically researched, laser-cut wooden kits of early sailing vessels and small craft, typically at 1:25, 1:32 and 1:48 scale. Its lineup includes the Viking ship Oseberg, the Gokstad ship, the Nef of Winchelsea, the Santa Maria caravelle, the galleon/carrack San Bartolome, and Captain John Smith's Shallop, along with smaller ship's boats and accessory items like display stands and mast steps. Kits are distributed internationally through retailers such as Vanguard Models, Dry-Dock Models & Parts, Hobbyskipper, and Statecznik. Builders note the kits for their heavy, thick-planked "true eastern European" construction style and finely engineered laser-cut fittings, jigs, and photo-etch parts, with Pavel Nikitin himself recognized for producing exceptionally high-quality painted finishes demonstrated in build videos. The business has continued operating through wartime conditions in Ukraine following the Russian invasion, with customers on modeling forums periodically checking in on its status amid reported communication and shipping delays.

Kits

	Kit	Ship	Scale	Status
	The Viking Ship "Oseberg" V.3 - Scale 1:32	Oseberg ship	1:32 (3/8 in=1 ft)	Available
	Nef of Winchelsea	—	1:32 (3/8 in=1 ft)	Available
	Captain John Smith's Shallop	—	1:32 (3/8 in=1 ft)	Available
	Drakkar "Oseberg" - Scale 1:25 (VER 3.0)	Oseberg ship	1:25	Available
	Caravelle "Santa Maria" 1492	Santa María	1:48 (1/4 in=1 ft, O)	Available
	San Bartolome (Galleon)	San Bartolomé	1:48 (1/4 in=1 ft, O)	Available